So, you’ve probably noticed that I haven’t been around here in a while – a long while. A very long while, actually. In case you were wondering, no one died (thank God). I didn’t move to Mars or decide to kayak around the world. The thing is, that somewhere along the way I lost my groove. I spent several frustrating months trying to find it. And when that didn’t work, I realized that maybe I needed to step back for a while. Let me explain… read more >>

No, I did not fall off the face of the earth. Although, there were times in the past month that I felt like jumping off. Ever since the Holidays, Chez SCGG has been a hotbed of disease and dysfunction, governed by Murphy’s Law. We didn’t even have our Christmas …

Have you noticed that I’ve been MIA around here lately? Frankly, I didn’t realize just how long it had been since my last post. There’s a good reason, though. A couple of months ago Jeff Houck, food editor at the Tampa Tribune and organizer of TECHmunch, Tampa, invited me …

Well, this certainly took a bit longer than I had planned! Besides a nasty bout of bronchitis that totally took me down, I’ve found myself in the throes of college applications, SAT’s and ACT’s, plus a few magazine deadlines just for good measure. Unfortunately, poor little SGCC has had …

Do you remember the best date you ever had? I’m talking about the mother of all dates – the one where every little possible detail was taken care of. Where you were wined and dined within an inch of your life, and so much attention was lavished upon you, …

Life has a way of taking us by surprise from time to time, and sometimes, you just have to stop until you can catch your breath. There have been some very stressful things going on in my life these past few months and I am trying to catch my breath. Please don’t worry. It’s a temporary thing. In fact, I’m planning some updates and new features for SGCC. Stay tuned!

Those of you who follow me on Twitter and Facebook already know that I was back in San Francisco last week to attend BlogHer Food 2010. I had an absolutely marvelous time reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. I ate like every meal was my last; I …

Okay, I know this post is woefully late in coming, but that’s part of the rub about travelling. Once you get back home, you’re bombarded by real life again. And for me, that means family obligations, work backlogs and writing deadlines. Unfortunately, the paying gigs take precedence, so SGCC …

Many moons ago, I got an email from fellow food blogger, Nick Evans of Macheesmo, asking if I would be interested in participating in a project he was working on called 55 Knives. He explained that 55 Knives would be a compilation of stories, recipes and tips from …

It’s no secret that I have a soft spot in my heart for POM Wonderful. Not only does the company produce some excellent, high quality products using sustainable business practices, but the people behind the brand seem innovative, caring and very supportive of the food blogging community. Their recent …

Hello and welcome to SGCC! I’m Susan, a professional writer, food columnist, recipe developer, wife, mother, daughter and sister, who used to be a lawyer in a previous life. My love of food comes from a long line of wonderful and creative Italian home cooks who didn’t always have a lot, but knew how to make a lot out of what they had. I hope that you enjoy yourself while you’re here, and visit often! read more >>